I need some help figuring out what to do about a tire situation.

I bought the truck w/ 285/75/16s on the front, and 285/85/16s on the back.

Last year I did not experinece any trouble w/ the tire difference in 4x4 because I didn't run 4x4 on dry road, just mostly in snow, or deep mud.
But I would like to get the same size all around.

I had to replace the front set of tires and I replaced them w/ 285/75/16s and now it is time to replace the back set.
What should I put on the back? Are the 285/75s too wide? If so can I purchase a wheel spacer to acomodate width?

I need some help. Basically I don't want to replace all 6 tires, when my front 2 are brand new.

 

Are you having issues with the rears on there now? (Rubbing, bad wear, etc?)

 

No, they rub a little.
I imagine if I put a lot on and it squats they'd rub more.
I can see between light between them..
I just need to replace the rears

 

If you like the size I'd get some 2" spacers.

 

Yea I wanna keep the size.. It is just that I got two brand new 285/75s up front and I would like to get the same series on the rear.

Do you think two inch spacers would accommodate and not cause the tires to rub?

 

Not from experience, but that should be enough. I read to much

 

go to www.performancewheel/spacers- they make spacers for duallys and can tell you exactly what will be best for your app.

 

thanks man!

 

Both those tires have the exact same width, but the 285/85's are 2" taller, there 35" tires, while the 285/75's are like 32.8" tall. I want to run a 33" or taller tire on my stock 16" wheels but wasn't sure it was ok, but it sounds like I could run those 285/85/16's with just a 1" or 2" spacer and be good to go.

So if u can fit the 285/85's, the 285/75's will be the exact same width, just shorter by 2 inches, but if they rub alittle, u should prolly get a small spacer just to add some space between the duals.

 

Thanks box for the information!
I run these wheels
Too bad mine aren't that shiney, any clue of what type of acids, or cleaners I could use to buff 'em out?